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Y859 PDG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded

n/s/r seat belt casing damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 74,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2016 74,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 62,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slices in o/s/f tyre inside wall

Pass 8 May 2013 56,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rattling

Pass 8 May 2012 49,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 49,910 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 45,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 32,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2006 29,284 miles

wheels rims ****** orignal tyres fitted too large rims

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y859 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y859 PDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y859 PDG registered?

Y859 PDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y859 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 PDG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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